Forman originally rejected the job of bringing Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt to the silver screen, but changed his mind when confronted with the free-speech issues implicit in that controversial figure’s life. “The first thing that the Nazis and the Communists attacked was pornography and perverts. Attack smut and pornography and nobody will go in the streets and demonstrate. Everyone will applaud,” Forman has said. “Usually, that’s just the first step or pretext to get more and more control of society and to consolidate power.” Starring Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, and Edward Norton. 1996, 35mm, 129 minutes.

This program is made possible by generous support from Regis Foundation.

Forman originally rejected the job of bringing Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt to the silver screen, but changed his mind when confronted with the free-speech issues implicit in that controversial figure’s life. “The first thing that the Nazis and the Communists attacked was pornography and perverts. Attack smut and pornography and nobody will go in the streets and demonstrate. Everyone will applaud,” Forman has said. “Usually, that’s just the first step or pretext to get more and more control of society and to consolidate power.” Starring Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, and Edward Norton. 1996, 35mm, 129 minutes.

This program is made possible by generous support from Regis Foundation.